Agilent/Keysight MXR204A

The Agilent/Keysight MXR204A is a 2 GHz, 4-channel real-time oscilloscope built on ASIC technology from the Infiniium UXR-Series. It delivers 16 GSa/s sample rate across all channels simultaneously, with effective number of bits up to 9.0 and noise as low as 43 µV. The instrument combines oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, waveform generator, digital logic analyzer, and counters in a single platform.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 2 GHz on all 4 analog channels (upgradeable)


• Sample Rate: 16 GSa/s on all channels simultaneously


• ADC Resolution: 10 bits standard; up to 16 bits in high-resolution mode


• Memory Depth: 200 Mpts per channel standard, upgradeable to 400 Mpts or 1.6 Gpts


• ENOB: Up to 9.0


• Noise Floor: 43 µV minimum


• Timebase Accuracy: 8 parts per billion


• Intrinsic Jitter: 118 fs minimum


• Rise/Fall Time: 215 ps (10-90%), 155 ps (20-80%)


• Waveform Update Rate: Over 200,000 waveforms per second


• Display: 15.6-inch capacitive touchscreen, 1920×1080 pixels, supports external monitor

Key Features

• Four analog channels, platform supports up to 8 channels


• 16 dedicated digital logic channels (MXR2MSO option)


• Integrated 50 MHz waveform generator (MXR2WAV option)


• Real-time spectrum analyzer with 2 GHz analysis bandwidth; DDC/RTSA standard at 40 MHz with 160 or 320 MHz options


• Over 50 standard measurements


• Three-stage triggering with advanced region-based and parameter-based options


• 4-digit DVM and 10-digit counters standard


• Advanced jitter and phase noise analysis


• Protocol analysis options available


• Keysight I/O libraries suite included

Typical Applications Signal integrity validation, digital interface characterization, frequency domain analysis, protocol debugging, and multi-domain test automation.

Compatibility & Integration The MXR204A supports modular expansion through optional modules for additional digital channels, arbitrary waveform generation, and extended frequency analysis capabilities.